Chamber Ambassador-Member Visits January March 2015 Second Childhood Barb Hollenbeck, owner of Second Childhood, is celebrating her 19th year in business. Located at 212 2nd Street East, (651) 438-7949, the store is a great place to find toys and gifts for all generations. Stop in or shop online at www.secondchildhoodtoys.com. Pictured L-R: Ambassador Aaron Rother, Barb Hollenbeck & Ambassador Tony Ciro. March 19, 2015 Thorwood R&R Chamber Ambassadors took a tour of the beautiful condos at Thorwood R & R located at 315 Pine St. The condos are a great place for a weekend retreat, a couples get-a-way, wedding or long-term rental. For more information or for booking, visit their website at http://www.thorwoodinn.com/ or contact Dick or Pam Thorsen at 651-235-4802. Pictured back to front: Ambassadors Tony Ciro, Michelle Tjomsland and Pam Thorsen. March 19, 2015
InfoPro Legal Resources InfoPro Legal Resources services range from criminal and investigation, criminal and civil research, professional surveillance, background investigations for pre-employment and tenant screening, adoption location, unarmed guard services, event security, home and business security systems and monitoring. For a full list of services, please visit their web http://www.infoprolegal.com/ or contact them at 651-438-9942. Pictured L-R: Ambassador Melanie Mesko Lee, owners Craig Holm and Jeff Exley & Ambassador Aaron Rother. March 19, 2015 Imperial Counters For 40 years and for 2 generations, Imperial Counters has been an area leader in manufacturing counter tops. With over 30 employees, their counter tops are made for both commercial and residential customers and include laminate, granite, quartz & more. Imperial Counters is located at 725 Spiral Boulevard in Hastings, 651-437-3903, http://www.imperialcounters.com/. Pictured L-R: Ambassador John Hinzman, Mary Gove, Mike Gove & Ambassador Dr. Chad Petterson. February 19, 2015
American Family Insurance - Ciro Agency With 10 years of experience with American Family, Tony Ciro and his team are ready to insure you and your needs today. Tony recently replaced Joe Drexler, who retired. Both Joe and American Family hand-picked Tony to lead their office in Hastings, located at 925 Highway 55, Suite 101; (651) 438-3646, http://insurance-agency.amfam.com/mn/tony-j-ciro/. Tony has kept the same team and added his team from Roseville, where his former office was. Chamber Ambassadors presented Tony with his membership plaque, pictured L-R: Rachel Taylor, Ko Thao, Jolene Trautmann, Tony Ciro, Marcia Caneff, Ambassadors Aaron Rother & Dr. Emily Hauck. February 19, 2015 Tado Steakhouse On February 12th, Hastings Chamber staff and Ambassadors joined the Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Council at their grand opening of Tado Steakhouse! The Tribal Council s hard work has ignited fine dining at the Island. Their menu includes 1881 Omaha Hereford Beef, a nice assortment of grilled steaks, meats, shellfish, seafood plus a selection of side dishes to accompany the entrees. Enjoy a unique and interactive evening in the area s only location for teppanyaki dining with a fiery display of culinary theatrics as the skilled chefs expertly prepare delicacies such as filet mignon, jumbo shrimp, scallops and savory chicken right before your eyes. Tado Steakhouse is open Wednesday and Thursday from 5p 10p, Friday and Saturday from 5p 11p and Sunday 5p 9p. For reservations call 651-385-2988. Pictured L-R: Chamber Staff Kris Hinderscheid, Ambassadors Derrick Jaeger and Jody Cronk. February 12, 2015
Health Solutions Center On February 12th, Hastings Chamber staff and Hastings City representatives attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at Millner Chiropractic s new building, Health Solutions Center, 117 3rd St. W., (651) 437-1876, http://www.millnerchiro.com/. In addition to Chamber members Millner Chiropractic* and Hauck Chiropractic*, the center is home to practitioners in several different fields including Therapeutic Massage, ARP Wave Technology, Shiatsu Massage, Cranial-Sacral Massage and a Fitness Center with personal trainers. Pictured Front L-R: Chamber Board member Bruce Goblirsch, City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee, Chiropractic Assistant Kelli Alcorn, Dr. Scott Millner, Dr. Melissa Millner & Dr. Emily Hauck. Pictured Back L- R: Chamber President Michelle Jacobs, Chiropractic Assistant Lisa Rohloff, City Council Member Mark Vaughan, Ambassador Randy Roberts, Chamber Board Member & Ambassador Aaron Rother and City Council Member Tony Nelson. February 12, 2015 Top of the List Chamber Ambassadors met with members Audrey Flack and Beverly Mapes of Top of the List. Top of the List is an online marketing business that gets your business website to the top of the list on search engines. They have connections in MN, NY, OR, MI and FL. They work to get local companies to the top of the list on local searches using a variety of options that will be tailored to your business s needs. For more information please visit their website: www.topofthelist.net. Pictured L-R: Ambassador Randy Roberts, Audrey Flack, and Ambassador John Hinzman. February 11, 2015
Evansen Art Studio Evansen Art Studio is run by Andy Evansen,an illustrator and artist from Vermillion, MN. Andy attended the U of M for illustration and specializes in watercolor. He has received multiple prestigious awards in the watercolor area of art. Inquire about classes and workshops at the studio, 202 2nd Street East, (651) 274-9748, or by checking out the website: www.evansenartstudio.com. Pictured L-R: Ambassador Dawn Foss, Andy Evansen, Ambassador Todd Seemon. February 11, 2015 Noodles & Company New member Noodles & Company opened December 15th, 2014, just off 80th Street in Cottage Grove at 7180 East Point Douglas Road, (651) 459-3200. Not only do they have a great selection of food, but they also offer their clients wine and craft beer. This location has one of the largest indoor dining areas. General Manager Abbie Klebs is from Hastings and says there is a movement to get Noodles & Company in Hastings as well, like the Facebook page "Bring Noodles & Co to Hastings". Pictured L-R: Ambassador Derrick Jaeger, Abbie Klebs & Ambassador Maureen McNeary. A full menu is available on their website at http://www.noodles.com/locations/345. January 15, 2015